Indo Islamic Heritage
Qadri Masjid is a local mosque located in the Kashmiri Gate area of Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as a community prayer hall and religious site for the local Muslim population in this bustling glassware-manufacturing city. While not a major historical monument like some grand Mughal-era mosques, it represents the everyday Islamic heritage and devotion in the region. The mosque is known among residents for its accessibility and role in daily worship.
Qadri Masjid, a modest yet cherished local mosque situated in the Kashmiri Gate neighborhood. Named possibly after the Qadri Sufi order (a prominent spiritual lineage in Islam), the mosque functions primarily as a neighborhood place of worship. It opens early for Fajr prayers and remains a focal point for the local community during daily namaz, Friday congregations, and Islamic festivals like Eid. Unlike grand historical sites such as the nearby Shahi Masjid (attributed to Mughal influences or even earlier periods like Sher Shah Suri's era in some accounts), Qadri Masjid stands as a contemporary community landmark that reflects the living traditions of Islam in a small-town Indian setting. The structure is typical of many local masjids in Uttar Pradesh—simple architecture with a prayer hall, minaret for the call to prayer (azan), and space for ablution. It is surrounded by residential areas and small shops, making it easily accessible to devotees. Reviews from visitors and locals often highlight its cleanliness, peaceful atmosphere, and welcoming nature, with ratings around 3.9 out of 5 based on community feedback.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 5C35+MVR, Kashmiri Gate, Firozabad, Uttar Pradesh 283203
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Firozabad
Pincode: 283203
Longitude: 78.4097° E
Latitude: 27.1543° N